No room to pack a book? Take these 7 podcasts on holiday instead
From true crime that can be enjoyed in the sunshine to the only pop culture roundup you need, these seven podcasts make for perfect holiday listening.
If you’re currently planning a trip or heading abroad soon, your Notes list is probably teeming with sun cream reminders, packing hacks and book recommendations. After all, a holiday is the perfect opportunity to unwind, unplug from social media and dive deep into another world.
And while there are plenty of great summer releases to get stuck into beachside, if you don’t fancy your luggage being weighed down by your TBR pile (or you prefer to get your stories via audio), it’s important to have a plethora of podcasts downloaded ahead of your travels.
From true crime that can be enjoyed in the sunshine to a nostalgic new podcast celebrating the glory days of the 1990s, here are seven podcasts you’ll want to be sure to ‘pack’ this August.
Talk ’90s To Me
Dial up the nostalgia with this new podcast, which offers an entertaining deep dive into a decade of chaos, from Oasis and alcopops to grunge and Girl Power.
Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil
For anyone who feels like their life is one disaster after another: good news – you’re not alone. Listen as Jameela Jamil gathers her funny friends and they share their most mortifying and embarrassing stories. Guaranteed to make you laugh out loud on your sunlounger.
Better With Glasses: A The Summer I Turned Pretty Podcast
Tired of patiently waiting for the next episode of Prime Video’s The Summer I Turned Pretty to drop? This companion podcast recaps each episode: grab a pomegranate margarita, pick up a couple of the good muffins and gear up for a trip to Cousins Beach.
Everything Is Content
Vacations may be the time when we want to tune out the news, but you can make sure you stay up to date with all the most important cultural moments and conversations by tuning in to Everything Is Content beachside.
Small Doses with Amanda Seales
When you’re feeling lightly philosophical, Small Doses With Amanda Seales is just the ticket. You’ll return home from your trip feeling like your mind has been expanded.
Flesh And Code
Who said sunshine and true crime don’t go together? Flesh And Code is an addictive new (and most importantly) true story of love, loss and the temptations of technology.
Hidden Histories With Nova Reid
Educational and inspiring, Nova Reid, author of The Good Ally, delves into the untold stories of extraordinary, unsung Black women who created and shaped pivotal moments in world history, British culture and society.
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